As the water table drops out from under the swamp,
Relatively speaking, the water level in Lake Okeechobee isn’t low (for April).
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| Hydrograph of Lake O water level in ft above sea level, 2015-present. |
Yes, after its big bounty of summer rains, stage in Lake Okeechobee has dropped 3 feet since October, currently placing the Lake surface at just under 14 feet above sea level.
BTW: that matches the Lake’s long-term normal (i.e. based on the 25 yr record) for early April.
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| Historical calendar showing the rise and fall of Lake O’s water level over time, 1970 to present |
Next steps:
Figuring out ways to help the Big Cypress Swamp to similarly hold onto its summer bounty of rain.
